For someone who works with video all the time or with photos, editing, it's kind of nice to have.

[Jonathan Morrioson]

Colors are popping, saturation is the number one word that comes to mind.

[Austin Evans]

So you have the thunderbolt 3. So you can charge the laptop over single cable which gets you extra usb-c port on the monitor.

[MKBHD]

So picture quality is A+.

[Austin Evans]

UltraFine looks awesome. It is just awesome.

LG UltraFine 5K Display

The Ultimate Mac Companion

Overview

With a stunning 5120x2880 resolution and P3 wide colour, the 27-inch LG UltraFine 5K Display brings your favourite photos and videos to life. So whether you’re watching a film or editing an image, this high-performance monitor delivers immaculate 5K resolution for even the most pixel-packed visuals.

A single Thunderbolt 3 cable (included) provides up to 85W of charging power to your MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. And three downstream USB-C ports (5 Gbps) offer additional connectivity and power to compatible devices and accessories.

Built-in stereo speakers, camera and microphone deliver a rich media experience. And with over 14.7 million pixels, you won’t miss a single detail of your next design layout, photo edit or FaceTime call.

Outstanding image quality

The LG UltraFine 5K Display features a 27-inch IPS panel, P3 wide colour and 500 cd/m² of brightness. And with over 14.7 million pixels — 77 per cent more than a typical 4K UHD display — the human eye can’t discern the individual pixels.

Perfect for photo and video editing, the UltraFine 5K Display gives you plenty of room for a multitude of tools and windows, while rendering incredibly lifelike images and razor-sharp text instantaneously.

Simplified user experience

Connect the UltraFine 5K Display to your MacBook Pro via an included Thunderbolt 3 cable, which supports 5K video, audio and data simultaneously — all while supplying up to 85W of charging power to your MacBook Pro. And with seamless macOS integration, you can control volume and brightness on your 5K display without the need for physical buttons.

Use the adjustable stand to create a personalised environment for work or play. Or disconnect the stand and mount the display on your preferred VESA arm using the provided VESA cover.

System Requirements

Operating System: macOS Sierra 10.12.1 or later

Connection: Thunderbolt 3–enabled Mac

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

Mfr. Part Number: 27MD5KA-B.AUSA

UPC or EAN No.: 8806087930849

Warranty

Note: Apple’s One-Year Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Non-Apple-branded products may have the benefit of a manufacturer’s warranty provided by the product manufacturer — please see your product box and literature for details. Benefits under the manufacturer’s warranty are in addition to rights provided by consumer law.

Very, very disappointing

I have this attached to a new MBP 15" and over the first couple of weeks of use it has been a very poor experience. The display panel itself is excellent - fabu
I have this attached to a new MBP 15" and over the first couple of weeks of use it has been a very poor experience. The display panel itself is excellent - fabulous image quality. But that's it. Connecting the MBP to the display causes the MBP to freeze frequently, or not respond at all. Connected keyboards (with required USB adaptors, naturally) constantly need to be unplugged and plugged in again to work, and connecting the MBP with the lid closed while trying to wake it with an attached keyboard works maybe 1 time in 10. All in all, this is far from great and another example of Apple not giving the Mac enough time or talent.

Written by Mark W from Middlesex

27-Jan-2017

157 of 167 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Very, very disappointing

2.0 out of 5 stars

Nice display but lots of issues

The 5k resolution looks awesome when paired with my new 2016 MacBook Pro but ... The MBP takes a long time to boot when connected to this display. The display i
The 5k resolution looks awesome when paired with my new 2016 MacBook Pro but ... The MBP takes a long time to boot when connected to this display. The display intermittently goes off then on again. It also seems to forget about the attached USB3 hub (connected to the display via Apple's own USB-c to USB3 dongle) and none of the USB devices work until I disconnect and reconnect the hub. Not sure if the problems are with the display or the MBP, or both. Not a good experience.

Written by Steve B from Derby

26-Jan-2017

115 of 120 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Nice display but lots of issues

1.0 out of 5 stars

£900 for a monitor that can't be used if you have wifi?

It's being reported that if your fairly close to your router you get strong screen flickering and if you're too close and have your router on your desk like me
It's being reported that if your fairly close to your router you get strong screen flickering and if you're too close and have your router on your desk like me it douesn't work at all. As apple/lg cheaped out on any kind of em shielding.

Written by Naveed I from London

01-Feb-2017

87 of 121 people found this useful

Is this review useful?£900 for a monitor that can't be used if you have wifi?

4.0 out of 5 stars

Not beautiful, but great

The case is boxy. But the screen is gorgeous and being able to link to a MBP with one cable is brilliant. Highly recommended.

Written by Philip L from LONDON

19-Feb-2019

Is this review useful?Not beautiful, but great

1.0 out of 5 stars

Wake up issue

The problem with this display is that is not waking up. It turn off automatically after some time and not waking up. No even the power button on it. Apple suppo
The problem with this display is that is not waking up. It turn off automatically after some time and not waking up. No even the power button on it. Apple support does not help me. What to do? Should not happened with the £1200 display!

Written by Tomasz B from Katowice

13-Feb-2019

Is this review useful?Wake up issue

2.0 out of 5 stars

So disappointed. Green screen let down by so many design flaws.

The stand is not sturdy, the slightest amount of pressure on your desk (e.g typing) and it wobbles like crazy. It's even worse if you raise the height of the mo
The stand is not sturdy, the slightest amount of pressure on your desk (e.g typing) and it wobbles like crazy. It's even worse if you raise the height of the monitor even a little bit.
The panel itself looks magnificent (which is why it gets 2 stars instead of 1) but suffers from very bad backlight bleed and image retention. Not something I expect from a £1100 monitor.
I love the idea of a one cable solution, and with this being the only 5k monitor that works reliably, i'll continue to use it. Apple really dropped the ball presenting this their preferred display for the Macbook pro.
I'd avoid this and look at a considerably cheaper 4k monitor (which scales rather well to the native resolution the Ultrafine 5k displays)

Written by Carl B from Derby

25-Aug-2018

6 of 6 people found this useful

Is this review useful?So disappointed. Green screen let down by so many design flaws.

Answer

Yes, I think so. I connect two to my 15” MacBook Pro, using 2 of the 4 ports. When I connect both to
Yes, I think so. I connect two to my 15” MacBook Pro, using 2 of the 4 ports. When I connect both to the same side, the MBP overheats, but when I connect one monitor to each side, no problem.